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Visiting Angels Sheboygan, WI

Support for UWSP social work students focused on aging care.

Many seniors wish to age in place, and Visiting Angels Sheboygan helps make that possible. Through personalized care, companionship, safety monitoring, and local expertise, we ensure older adults can stay safely and independently in their homes. Contact us at 920-221-1000 to learn more.

If you are a family caregiver, you may have experienced an assortment of emotions as you provide care. You may even feel as if you’re on an emotional roller coaster, feeling happy to help all of a sudden, feeling impatient and resentful. Whatever your situation, it’s important to remember that your emotional health matters and that your emotions are valid. Family caregivers ought not to bottle up their emotions but find appropriate ways to express themselves. When feelings aren’t acknowledged, family caregivers put their own health and well-being at risk. Below are five ways family caregivers can better manage their emotional health so that they can continue to provide nurturing care to their aging loved ones.

Listen in as we welcome Leah Helms with Patriot Partners Removal. Leah is a professional organizer and expert in navigating transitions that many seniors and their families face, including the unfortunate passing of a loved one, downsizing, or moving to a senior community setting. Listeners will discover how Patriot Partners Removal can benefit you and your family as you walk through various transitions in life and what you can expect during your free consultation. Most importantly, listeners will walk away with a better understanding of why it’s important to declutter and maintain a safe living environment, especially for seniors who desire to age in place.

As we prepare to welcome the summer season, Americans all over the nation are preparing for summer vacations. For some families, summer provides more opportunities to spend with an aging loved one who may live locally. For others, vacation destinations may include a stop at an aging loved one’s home who happens to live far away. In either scenario, you may find yourself in a situation where you begin to wonder whether or not Mom or Dad, or great-Aunt or great-Uncle are managing well at home.